Christmas in the Boston Red Sox Camp
The 1917 Red Sox stars share holiday plans from Vermont to California. Larry Gardner stays in Enosburg Falls with family, Smoky Joe Wood rests at Parker's Glen and hunts, C D Thomas in Medicine Lodge takes Christmas with kin, Harry Hooper enjoys married life in Capitola, Buck O’Brien and others describe winter routines with shooting, skating, and rest before spring training.
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Larry Gardner
Red Sox
Larry
Enosburg
Paul
Fenesburg
Burlington
Giants
Gardner
Parker’s Glen
Woodtown
Smoky Joe Wood
Boston Speed
Hot Springs
Los Angeles
Boston
Joe Wood
Medicine Lodge
Kan
C. D. Thomas
Pinch
Cc. D. Thomase
Duffy Lewis
Alameda
Buck O'Brien
Cutler Plans Grilling Match With Zbyszko at Mechanics Building
Cutler will host a grilling match with Zbyszko at the Mechanics Building tonight. His world series gains funded a Ventura bungalow overlooking the Pacific. He notes seeing Fred Snodgrass occasionally and praises fans for supporting him despite the series.
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Cutler
Zbyszko
Mechanics’ Building
Ventura
Pacific
Fred Snodgrass
Red
Hot Springs
Christmas Day Grapple Cards Fire Up Hub Fans
A Christmas Day column previews a full sport card in Hub. Jo ry George Tuohey plans top wrestling bouts with Zbyszko Butler Demetral Burns and a Toronto University vs B A A hockey clash. Brown vs Unicorn relay issues spark local debate while boxing salaries and Paul Withington suspension stir amateur circles.
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Jory
George Tuohey
Wrest
Zbyszko
Charley Butler
Demetral
Cyclone
Wrestling match tickets on sale at Mechanics building
Column notes tickets are on sale all day at Mechanics building. Attendees can secure choice seats by acting promptly. The column dismisses the claim that John L. Sullivan was world champion, directing readers to Doc Almy for records showing Sullivan never held such a title.
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Mechanics’ Building
John L. Sullivan
Doc Almy
Doc
Kingdom Come
Sullivan
Christmas Letters From Lewiston and Nearby Homes
Baseball figures Bill Carrigan Heinie Wagner Hugh Bedient and Forrest Cady share Christmas plans from Lewiston New Rochelle Falconer and Bishop s Hill, noting home stays tours and a Texas Mexico trip with wives. Carrigan expects to remain in Lewiston Christmas Day and boost sales while Wagner jokes about races between their cars. Bedient hints at holiday hunting and time with sisters, and Cady confirms marriage and a Florida/Mexico trip after Christmas.
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Boston Red Sox
Boston
New York Giants
Texas
Georgia
Bill Carrigan
Lewiston
Bill
Ty Cobb
Maine
Heinie Wagner
Red Sox
New Rochelle
Heinie
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Broadway
Hugh Bedient
Falconer
N. Y
Hugh
Forrest Cady
Forrest
Shafer
Cady
Bishop's Hill
Mexico
Alaska club letter puts Ketchikan on baseball map
A Ketchikan Alaska team manager George W Wilkes writes to Boston Braves boasting his seven club Iceberg league pennant win in 1912. He shows photos of major league clubs and a Boston photo is sent to hang with the Boston world champions. He notes Alaskans know baseball and hopes the Braves win in 1913.
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Norwood
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Powers That Be
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Cal
Charlie
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Braves
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George W. Wilkes
Ketchikan
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Tie
Boston Braves
Pittsburg Writer Credits Simon Over Kelly For Pitcher Use
Pittsburg writer Mike Simon notes he achieved better results with Marty O Yoole than Billy Kelly, and the outspoken columnist questions manager Clarke about the idea of disposing of Simon for the favored spitball pitcher.
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Pittsburg
Mike Simon
Marty O’'Yoole
Billy Kelly
Simon
Clarke
Balking Pitcher Paul Krichell Seeks Minor League Fit
Paul Krichell, a catcher released by the St. Louis Browns to the St. Paul Club of the American Association, resists joining the Saints. He states any minor league play would likely be with the Buffalo Club of the International League.
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St. Paul
Saints
Krichell
Buffalo Club
Fresh from School Virginia shortstop quits for pro career
Malcolm Douglas, the Virginia University shortstop, has left school and may turn professional. Clark Griffith hopes to sign him for Washington, after noting the player’s strong showing in Charlottesville last spring.
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Malcolm Douglas
Virginia University
Clark Griffith
Washington
Griffith
Charlottesville
Hagerman Linked in Portland Pitcher Pursuit
The Portland Pacific Coast League club reportedly targets Casey Hagerman the Denver pitcher who previously had a trial with the Boston Red Sox. The club is also said to be considering Hagerman after purchasing Hagerman of Tincoln.
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U P Hagerman
Tincoln
Portland
Casey Hagerman
Denver
Boston Red Sox
A Bit Odd Toledo Sees McCormick and Derrick Departures
The Toledo notice suggests McCormick and Derrick head to Portland as proof Topsy Hart sel aims to build a youth oriented squad while discarding veterans. The piece questions Derrick as an older player and wonders about McCormick’s fate.
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Toledo
McCormick
Derrick
Portland
Topsy Hartsel
Herry McCormick
Boston to host Cutler vs Zbyszko world title bout
Charlie Cutler of Chicago meets Zbyszko in Boston for a best two of three match to decide the world championship. Zbyszko, the Pole, weighs about 240 and holds the title since Gotch retired. The card includes a Burns against Demetras semi final and starts at 8:15 with main event not later than 9:15.
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Boston
Charlie Cutler
Chicago
Zbyszko
Mechanics Building
Gotch
Cutler
East
Cellent
Tuohey
Roller
Ordeman
Westergard
Demetras
Burns
Demetral
Boxing and basketball actions on Christmas day sports card
Boxing matches feature Jack Britton versus Tommy O Keefe in Philadelphia Al Delmont versus Al Shubert in New Bedford and several more bouts including Jos Eagan vs Bob Masse Willie Fitzgerald vs Joe White in Brooklyn Tommy McDonald vs Terry O Rourke J Cronin vs Joe Sears and Tim Coffey vs Young McCann in Newburyport Basketball games list Melrose High against Alumni Fitchburg High against Alumni Taunton High versus Algonquin at Taunton Provincetown High versus Durfee Hyde Park Cresecents of Paterson New Jersey versus Hyde Park Gloucester Clark Five against North Easton A A at Stoughton Clark Five versus Foxboro A G C at Foxboro Notre Dame versus Walpole Maynard Hall South Boston Cunningham Gym versus Portland Y M C A Milton Fitchburg Y M C A versus Worcester Y M G A Hockey B A A versus Toronto University Arlington High against Alumni Malden High against Alumni Medford High against Alumni Walking cross country hikes and walks and swimming races at L street baths Association football Riverdale versus St George Boston Americans versus Trimo Waltham versus Charlestown Brockton versus Lynn Fosse Beverly versus Quincy Wrestling matches Zborazkova Charley Cutler Demetral against Cyclone Burns
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Jack Britton
Tommy O'Keefe
Philadelphia
al Delmont
al Shubert
New Bedford
Jos Eagan
Bob Masse
Willie Fitzgerald
Joe White
Brooklyn
Tommy McDonald
Terry O'Rourke
J. Cronin
Joe Sears
Tim Coffey
Young McCann
Newburyport
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Melrose
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Fitchburg
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Algonquin Club
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Gloucester
Clark Five
North Easton A.A
Stoughton
Foxboro A. GC
Foxboro
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Walpole
Maynard Hall
South Boston
Cunningham Gym
Portland Y. M. Cc. A
Milton
Harvard Ties Princeton In 21st Intercollegiate Chess Meet
In New York the 21st annual intercollegiate chess tournament saw Harvard, after a default loss by Van Vilet of Princeton, tie Princeton 2–2. Columbia defeated Yale 8½–1½, led by top boards for Columbia despite Yale winning two games.
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van Vilet
Princeton
Columbia
Yale
New Haven
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R. Beach
S. H. Childs
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A. S. Terry
A. P. Sachs
Job
Caro-Kann
B. Wingelman
B. F. van Vilet
S. Seiniger
K. B. Stockton
W. B. Harris
L. W. Jarman
J. B. Morton
Carter
Pcotch
Ray Lopez
Giuoco
South Boston fighter Murphy faces Britton in upcoming bout
A reader critiques Eddie Murphy after his clash with Packey McFarland hoping for accuracy in his next fight versus Jack Britton. The note reflects on leadership duties and disciplined daily training for team captains.
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South Boston
Eddie Murphy
Packey McFarland
Murphy
Jack Britton
Harvard All American Coach Candidate Percy Haughton
Harvard Illustrated Magazine nominates Percy D. Haughton as the All American coach of coaches for Harvard. The editorial lauds his five year regime, notes Yale’s loss as evidence of coaching, and argues continued leadership would bring more football laurels for Harvard and its Athletic Association.
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Percy D. Haughton
Haughton
Crimson Eleven
Yale
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Crimson
Percy Haughton
Municipal Hike Despite The Storm
The Boston Municipal A A and the Recreation division will conduct the Christmas hike starting at 9:45 A M from Billings Field West Roxbury to the Public Garden finishing 15 miles away. If a severe storm occurs the start could be delayed or canceled.
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Boston
Recreation Division
The
Park Department
West Roxbury
Public Garden
Basketball schedule open dates sought for Roxbury club
A few dates are available on the Page Class basketball schedule of Roxbury. Any of the strongest five in Boston and vicinity may arrange to play on the list for home or away games. Write to A. C. Russell at 4 Clifton Street, Roxbury.
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Boston
A. c. Russell
Clifton Street
Pitcher Mordecai Brown Denies California Gold Mine Rumor
Mordecai Brown refutes reports he has dropped money in a California gold mine he co owns with Orvie Overall. He says the mine is being developed and improving daily.
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Mordecai Brown
California
Orvie Overall
Brown
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